McWilliam Park Hotel receives international acclaimed award

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

Management and staff at the four star McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, were celebrating this week when word reached them that they were successful in their application to the AA for four star accreditation.

Mayo company set to revolutionise the world’s mobile phone market

Fri, Jul 10, 2009

The Innovation in Business Centre in Castlebar is nestled behind the trees on the busy ring road and adjacent to the bustling GMIT. Many people probably do not know of its existence but its importance is immeasurable.

Business consultancy firm headed by former airport CEO

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

Robert Grealis, the former CEO of Ireland West Airport, has been appointed consulting partner at the Discovery Partnership, the national business consultancy for small and medium enterprises.

Mayo pub tops industry wine award

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

JJ Gannon’s of Ballinrobe was named Ireland’s best wine focused pub at the Licensing World Bar Awards.

Time plus one third proposed for Sunday hotel workers

Fri, Jul 03, 2009

The Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary has welcomed the adoption of proposals by the Hotels Joint Labour Committee that will bring Sunday premium payments for workers in the hotel sector outside Dublin and Cork into line with the new rates recently agreed for catering establishments throughout the country. Under the proposals, the existing entitlement to payment of double time for Sunday work will be replaced by a rate of time plus one third.

Is your confidential company data accessible to thieves?

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Recent high profile events have highlighted the dangers of having unsecured confidential data on your laptop or PC. The loss or theft of a PC/laptop is distressing but this can be compounded further if the laptop / PC contains private and confidential data.

Can I use property losses against future income, says developer?

Fri, Jun 26, 2009

Q. I am a property developer with significant unrealized losses on my residential property land bank. I understand that the use of these losses has been severely restricted and I cannot use them against future income. Is that correct?

ISME calls for Government action after ‘appalling’ Live Register figures

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has called for immediate Government action to alleviate the number of job losses, in response to the appalling Live Register figures. The association has said the situation will continue to deteriorate unless a comprehensive plan is implemented to address the crisis.

Green champions in Mayo invited to enter awards

Fri, Jun 19, 2009

Ireland’s economic recovery will rely significantly on the development of new green enterprises and jobs, according to the Minister for the Environment Mr John Gormley.

Tourmakeady business announce appointments

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Tourmakeady-based business rebuilding organisation, The Business Whisperer, has announced two heavyweight appointments to its board of advisors. These are international business coach and speaker Sue Stockdale, and agri-business expert Gerry Scully who is programme manager for Rural Development with Teagasc.

Local Government Awards launched

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Chambers Ireland has this week announced that nominations are now being invited for the 2009 Excellence in Local Government Awards. The awards are run in association with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Now in their sixth year, the awards acknowledge and encourage best practice and constructive initiatives by local authorities.

Mayo retailers invited to enter retail excellence awards

Fri, Jun 12, 2009

Retailers in Mayo, big and small, in food, footwear, fashion, pharmacy - or any other category - are now invited to submit their entry for the FBD Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2009 just launched.

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